US Bridges

Foundry Hill 740 over No Name

Fair

Columbiana County, Ohio · 1.2 MI N T843 · Structure no. 1535935

Built
1927
98 years old, rebuilt 1973
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
27 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
67
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Foundry Hill 740 over No Name is a steel culvert carrying Foundry Hill 740 over No Name in Columbiana County, Ohio. It was built in 1927 and reconstructed in 1973, so it is 98 years old, older than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 67 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 93 by 2035. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesFoundry Hill 740
CrossesNo Name
Location1.2 MI N T843
RouteCounty Highway T0740
CountyColumbiana County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.72573, -80.87871
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic67 (2015)
Projected traffic93 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Foundry Hill 740 over No Name built?

It was built in 1927, making it 98 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1973.

What condition is Foundry Hill 740 over No Name in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does Foundry Hill 740 over No Name carry?

About 67 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Foundry Hill 740 over No Name?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns Foundry Hill 740 over No Name?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.